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Classic Plastic 9.2 (1) bugbitten at 4:51am 12.09.12 S2 9/2753 I'm assuming that I've missed this being posted somehow, but a quick search didn't turn up anything,
Need to replace part of companion way hatch slide med2463 at 4:33am 12.09.12 Ask All Sailors 9/3261 Need to replace at least part of companion way hatch slider that is about 3" wide and cracked down a
chartplotter install advice/opinions csavage at 11:11pm 12.08.12 Catalina 30 6/2460 am considering installing garmin 740s at helm; connections to unit include sonar, power ' NMEA 2000
Anti-Freeze in Bildge Hunter 376 - 1996 StellaBlue at 10:16pm 12.08.12 Big Boats 15/2885 Ok I am at a loss: My 1996 376 with Yanmar is putting Anti-Freeze into Bildge, my engine compartment
Fish finder Bill sanders at 9:31pm 12.08.12 Parts Search 1/2764 One of our forum subscribers are looking for a inexpensive fish finder. Any help would be greatly ap
Waterloo,Il Bill sanders at 9:29pm 12.08.12 Destinations 3/4580 Any trailer sailors near St.Louis,Mo that we can meet up for a beer or a "rum" and something?
oil leak JWC at 9:14pm 12.08.12 Big Boats 1/1121 Greetings sailors, any one had oil leaks on a Yanmar 4JHE as installed on the H40? Mine has been fin
Wiring Computer fans for 12 volts Kestle at 9:00pm 12.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2202 Can anyone tell me the wire color coding on the fans? I've got two and am unable to get them to wor
Davies ken336 at 8:59pm 12.08.12 Mid-Size Boats 7/2127 Davits What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a davits with a walk through ste
O'Day 192 Main Hatch Teak Runners mahalo at 8:09pm 12.08.12 Day Sailers 7/4072 I'm the new owner of a 1986 O'Day 192. The boat is in very good condition. Just needs some cosmetic
Ensenada, Baja California Questions Rick D at 7:33pm 12.08.12 Destinations 2/2672 After the 2013 Newport Beach to Ensenada Mexico race, I'm going to leave our boat there for the mont
Three Cheers NSR sailaway78 at 7:14pm 12.08.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1481 Johnny Manziel won the Heisman. First time in history a true freshman has ever won it. I cannot sa
The Art of Finding a Gunk Hole with a Mac 22 Poman at 6:32pm 12.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/5208 When I get my Mac 22 together I want to find a Gunk Hole(s) What are proven tactics for getting th
H260 Pedestal Guard shanker at 6:14pm 12.08.12 Smaller Boats 5/2667 I would like to add a pedestal guard to my H260. I'm not sure how to size it out. Could someone who
Brunswick, Ga. sailors? Bonzai at 5:41pm 12.08.12 Ask All Sailors 0/921 Hey guys, I am looking for other sailors in Brunswick/ St Simons area with or without their own boat
Bilge issue please help hummingbirdbassist at 4:56pm 12.08.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2413 I have a recent 1980 hunter that I acquired for pennies, it has a mast compression in bilge, I am re
Daggerboards CzechMate at 4:25pm 12.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1486 Is it necessary or advisable to paint the daggerboard like we paint our boat bottoms? We always have
1980 37c mjmercer19248 at 3:56pm 12.08.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1557 In process of corrosion control. Is there a way to remove (without breraking) that center plastic pi
Tall Rig author al at 3:12pm 12.08.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1566 What's the pros and cons of a tall rig on a 1990 Catalina 36 versus a standard rig? Is the tall ri
Depth Sounders Ward H at 2:44pm 12.08.12 Ask All Sailors 11/3194 My boat has a Humminbird depth sounder. The screen is filled with condensation so it is not readable

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410 Owners with Y-Valves for aft head? VanIslandGuy at 5:23pm 03.17.23 Thanks Jim, My thinking is having a direct pump out option (head to Y-valve then overboard or holdi
Best backup source of 12 volt power I have ever seen. Tally Ho at 5:09pm 03.17.23 Lucky for me, the wiring for the engine was intact, and I was able to use the boat for the rest of
Daysailers on Virgin Islands.. DAVA390 at 5:04pm 03.17.23 Thank you all for replies.
2005 Hunter 33 Teak Laminate/Composite Don S/V ILLusion at 4:03pm 03.17.23
Catalina 310 Icebox Drain SV At Last at 3:43pm 03.17.23 I did finally make it back out to the boat to put this project to bed. There was no insulation aroun
Centerboard/Swing Keel Removal - Hunter 240 twalker H260 at 3:42pm 03.17.23 You could try putting the bolt back in part way and then use a 2-3lb hammer gently on the head. Tha
Macerators JoeWhite at 3:40pm 03.17.23 http://mei1970.org/saillavie/macerator_installation Yes. I have replaced the "T" with a Y valve, see
Trailering Hunter 23.5 With Boom Attached? (1) Brian NC at 3:37pm 03.17.23 Here is the best pic of the boom I have for now and was not fully rigged. Will take another this we
Trailering Hunter 23.5 With Boom Attached? Brian NC at 3:30pm 03.17.23 @Brian NC Can you take a picture of the boom and refresh my memory which model boat. It could be o
Our Cherubini Chainplates Are 40+ Years Old -- Any Failures? (2) rardiH36 at 3:24pm 03.17.23 Roland, I appreciate the recount of your chainplate failure. But more so, about the stem head incid
Macerators Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:13pm 03.17.23 Boat builders use tees because they're cheaper than y-valves. Replacing the TEE with a y-valve shoul
2005 Hunter 33 Teak Laminate/Composite McPhee at 2:55pm 03.17.23 Thanks, dmax. I'll get some stains and see if I can get them close enough. I'll follow-up with how i
Blower issues? SEMPERAVANTI41 at 2:45pm 03.17.23 I also believe that the blower is wired thru the automatic fire extinguisher. If the fire extinguish
2005 Hunter 33 Teak Laminate/Composite dmax at 2:34pm 03.17.23 1: By the side, you mean the vertical piece on the right hand side of the top step, it looks like it
2005 Hunter 33 Teak Laminate/Composite (1) McPhee at 1:40pm 03.17.23 My mistake. The angle isn't great, but the here's one.
2005 Hunter 33 Teak Laminate/Composite dmax at 1:36pm 03.17.23 A picture would help a lot.
Yamaha 30 - rudder - drop / inspection / maintenance Blue Horizon at 1:23pm 03.17.23 Hey Breezy1, Good to hear its quiet and silky. I think that's really encouraging. That said, pl
Outboard for a Widgeon? terry_buda at 1:19pm 03.17.23 I have thought about doing this with my Widgeon for years. I know my trolling motor would push the
Yamaha 30 - rudder - drop / inspection / maintenance Breezy1 at 12:51pm 03.17.23 Got it...thanks for the quick reply. Mine isn't making noise and it is really smooth as silk. I just
Everett Fuel Dock Stu Jackson at 12:14pm 03.17.23 Until you install those cleats, consider: 1) using your winches for a short term interim solution

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